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American Academic Denied Bail Under Thai Royal Defamation Law


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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, as presented on the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex and Jay. Highlights include an American academic denied bail under Thailand’s royal defamation law and the Philippines declaring April 9 a national holiday to honour World War II veterans.

 

American Academic Denied Bail Under Thai Royal Defamation Law
Dr Paul Chambers was denied bail after being charged under Section 112 and the Computer Crime Act. Rights groups call it an attack on academic freedom.

 

Thai Stock Market Plunges on US Tariff Concerns
The SET Index dropped 3.76% after the US imposed a 36% tariff on Thai goods. Short-selling was temporarily restricted.

 

British Tourist Caught Overstaying Thai Visa by 207 Days
Immigration arrested a British woman at Phuket Airport for overstaying. Her identity and reasons for the long stay remain unclear.

 

Thai Airways Orders 45 Boeing Dreamliners to Expand Fleet
Thai Airways will boost its fleet from 85 to 116 aircraft by 2027. The move supports growth and US trade deficit reduction goals.

 

Chiang Mai Eatery Slammed for “Skinny Discount” Stunt
A viral promotion offering discounts to thin diners sparked global backlash over body-shaming. The restaurant still holds high ratings.

 

Pattaya Tops Songkran Tourism as Other Cities See Slump
Pattaya expects 500,000 daily visitors during Songkran, while Chiang Mai and Bangkok report major drops in hotel bookings.

 

 Indonesian Markets Crash, Rupiah Hits Historic Low
Indonesia’s stock index dropped 9.2%, halting trade. The rupiah fell to 16,850 per dollar after US tariffs sparked market panic.

 

Vietnamese Student Visas to US Reach 10-Year High
The US granted 18,600 visas to Vietnamese students in FY2024—a 27% jump. They now make up 22,000 of 1 million foreign students.

 

Cambodia to Build $70M Park in Phnom Penh
PM Hun Manet approved a 70-hectare public park in Kob Srov to promote green spaces, recreation, and climate resilience.

 

April 9 Declared Philippine Holiday to Honour WWII Veterans
The Philippines marks the Day of Valor, commemorating the Fall of Bataan and the Bataan Death March with national events.

 

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